Offering a variety of healthy fruit and vegetable choices through a salad bar or a fruit smoothie bar significantly increases children’s fruit and vegetable consumption. When offered multiple fruit and veggie choices, children respond by trying new items. Exposure to a variety of great tasting fruits and vegetables will influence life-long food choices.

This is a nationwide, federally-assisted program that provides free fruits and vegetables to students in participating elementary schools. The goal is to improve children’s overall diet and create healthier eating habits to impact their present and future health.

All school districts participating in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs are required to have a school wellness policy for the purpose of promoting student wellness and addressing the growing problem of childhood obesity.

Grocery stores are great venues that offer information in addition to great food. Stores often provide food demonstrations, recipes and menu ideas. Take a peek at activities that are occurring in your area stores.

Businesses often offer contests focused around fruits & veggies or living a healthy lifestyle in general. Our database will share entry information and contest dates along with other relevant information.

Businesses often offer promotions focused around fruits & veggies or living a healthy lifestyle in general. Our database will share details of the promotion and guide you to related coupons or business events.